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Damaging
Damaging (/ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/), derived from the Middle English word "damage", is a term used in the medical field to describe the infliction of physical harm or deterioration to the body or its functions.
Etymology
The term "damaging" originates from the Middle English word "damage", which is derived from the Old French "domage", meaning "loss or harm". The Old French term is in turn derived from the Latin "damnum", which means "loss or harm".
Related Terms
- Injury: An injury is harm or damage that is done or sustained. In the medical field, an injury can refer to a physical harm or damage that reduces the body's ability to function.
- Trauma: Trauma is a type of damage to the mind that occurs as a result of a distressing event. It is often the result of an overwhelming amount of stress that exceeds one's ability to cope or integrate the emotions involved with that experience.
- Deterioration: Deterioration in medicine refers to the progressive decline or worsening of a condition or function in the body.
- Harm: Harm in medicine refers to physical injury or damage to the health of a person. It can also refer to any other damage that reduces the value or usefulness of something.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Damaging
- Wikipedia's article - Damaging
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